"Know what type of photos you want for your wedding day. Look in wedding & fashion magazines - cut a photo out if you really love it and show it to your photographer. This will give him/her an idea about the type of photos you are looking for your special day." - Syed of SYPhotography, New York Wedding Photographer
"Communication with your photographer is so important. Let them know any special circumstances so no one is put in an uncomfortable situation." - Linda of Candid Photos by Linda, Bridgewater MA Wedding Photographer
"Communicate often with your photographer before the wedding day. Make sure that your photographer understands the photos that are the most important to you and your family. It is helpful to write out a family tree for your photographer so they will know who the important family members are and who they should focus on when taking pictures throughout the day."
- Lisa of Bella Rose Photography Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer
"I would recommend writing down your desires so that your photographer can make sure they capture everything that you have envisioned."
- Stacey of Your Life PhotographyNewport News VA Wedding Photographer
"After you have chosen your photographer, keep in contact with them
periodically until the wedding day. By doing so, your photographer will
get to know you a little better and be able to photograph more of what you
envision of your wedding day photographs." - Stacy of Restoring Memories PhotographyTucson AZ Wedding Photographer
"Your photographer's personality will come through in their images so
take every advantage to spend time with your photographer. Make sure they
are going to give you every ounce of personal attention that you and your
wedding deserve." - Janet of Hudson Schroeder Freelance Photography Fayetteville AR Wedding Photographer
"Make sure you spend PLENTY of time with your photographer. Get to
know them as a person. Send lots of emails. Let them take you out to
dinner! It is ultimately through their personality and unique vantage
point that they will photograph your wedding. Make sure that you like not
only their work, but also their personality. If your photographer is your
friend and not just a hired hand, they will be MUCH more passionate about
capturing every moment of your wedding!" - Andrew of VISION Photography Santa Barbara CA Wedding Photographer
"Ask if your photographer is available to come to your wedding
rehearsal. At Copeland Wedding Photography we always go to the rehearsals
to get acquainted with the facility and also get a chance to know the
bridal party. We go to all locations ahead of time to make sure we scope
out all the best locations for shooting as well as knowing what challenges
we may encounter. A professional photographer will be well prepared ahead
of time.
" - Orlando of Copeland Wedding Photography, Darien IL
"Request the studio you choose uses film rather then digital, all film and pictures can be digitized and film is better quality. Request proofs, this way you can hold and look at the pictures rather than a CD. If you have any questions please feel free to ask." - John Franco of ArtistePhotography Union NJ Wedding Photographer
"Invite your wedding photographer to your wedding rehearsal. It will give him or her a chance to meet the wedding party and get familiar with the location and also to pass along some information to the wedding party about photos the day of the wedding. It will help things run more smoothly, regarding photos, the day of the wedding."
-Chris of Carolina Bridal Images, West Columbia SC
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